Tasse de joie

The steam swirling up from the mug was the first thing I painted, and it honestly made the whole scene feel cozy before I even finished. The background has just enough detail to keep it interesting without being overwhelming, perfect for a relaxing evening.

The snowflake mug design is what drew me in, but the swirling steam was honestly the most fun part to paint—it came out looking so cozy. The background gave me plenty of room to experiment with shading, and the whole thing took me a relaxing evening to finish.

The swirling steam and snowflake mug made this kit feel so cozy to paint on a chilly evening. I loved how the background gave me room to play with my own color choices without feeling overwhelmed. It’s now hanging in my kitchen as a little reminder of hot cocoa season.